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Gary Woodland shares lead with 6-under 64 at BMW Championship

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Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Gary Woodland shares lead with 6-under 64 at BMW Championship
Summary

Gary Woodland opened the 2026 BMW Championship with a 6-under 64, tying for the clubhouse lead at Bellerive. The U.S. Open champion is playing close to his hometown of Tecumseh, Kansas, marking an emotional return as he seeks his second title since 2019. Woodland played error-free golf for 17 holes, hitting 17 of 18 greens before a bogey on the 18th. He shares the lead with Wyndham Clark, J.J. Spaun, Rory McIlroy, and Chris Gotterup. Woodland, recently named a vice captain for the U.S. Presidents Cup, aims for a strong showing this week as he moves closer to Tour Championship qualification.

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  • •Woodland shot 6-under 64 at Bellerive Country Club.
  • •He is close to his hometown, drawing significant local support.
  • •Woodland tied for the lead with multiple recent major winners.
  • •He aims to qualify for the Tour Championship next week.
  • •Woodland's round included five birdies and one eagle.
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  • 10:45 PMYahoo Sports — 2026 BMW Championship: 'Kansas boy' Gary Woodland jumps out to co-lead at Bellerive with 64
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Playing a little more than four hours from his hometown in Kansas, 2019 U.S. Open champ Gary Woodland opened with a 6-under 64 to take a share of the clubhouse lead at Bellerive.

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